Föhn Bastion

Föhn Bastion (69°31′S 68°36′W / 69.517°S 68.600°W / -69.517; -68.600Coordinates: 69°31′S 68°36′W / 69.517°S 68.600°W / -69.517; -68.600) is a landmark mountain rising to 915 metres (3,000 ft) about 8 nautical miles (15 km) southeast of Cape Jeremy, on the Rymill Coast of Palmer Land, Antarctica. It was named by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee in 1977 in association with other wind names in this area. The Föhn is the descending warm wind common in the European Alps.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Föhn Bastion". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-03-29.

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